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Extremadura’s white asparagus season reaches its peak
Due to the warm temperatures recorded during the autumn and winter, Extremadura's white asparagus season is starting earlier this year.
"We have started the white asparagus harvest very early this year thanks to the favorable weather…
A guide to some common organic garden pesticides
It would be nice if no pesticides were necessary in the garden, but problems do occur. Left unattended, insects can ravage leaves, flowers and fruits and diseases will spread quickly. When a problem is severe enough to need a control,…
Soil solarization: an easy method for killing weeds
Soil solarization is a preventive, organic method of killing weeds before weed seeds even sprout. But the advice below is also meant for homeowners wishing to start a garden with a clean slate, reclaiming a patch of land where weeds…
20 foods you can only find in the South
Hearty, creamy, carby, dreamy—there’s a reason we call it Southern comfort food. Whether you’re a fan of the region’s African and French-inspired fare or iconic bourbon and sweet tea, the South undoubtedly has some of the most exceptional…
“Impressive increase in blueberry consumption in Spain, Italy and France”
The weather in Morocco and southern Spain has so far been ideal for blueberry cultivation. "We are very fortunate this campaign, since we have a supply of blueberries with a really good caliber, taste quality and firmness. It is a very…
Ukraine to bring impressive volumes of apples, berries and vegetables to the largest ever trade…
On March 28, 2019 a group of the best 20 Ukrainian growers and processors of fruits, berries & vegetables will hold B2B meetings with key importers and supermarket chains from the Middle East region. The trade event is hosted by Dubai…
First heated cultivation asparagus harvested in Germany
This week, the first German asparagus was harvested in Waldfeucht near Aachen. The operation of the Janßen family grows there on more than 40 hectares of white and green asparagus. Since a portion of the acreage can be heated, the first…
“Organic agriculture is getting even more advanced”
Since January, the company Fort&Vert offers the Demeter certified carrot. It is the first to market this carrot grown in the Hauts-de-France region. The Demeter certified fruits and vegetables must follow the EU biological label…
Avocados “increasingly favored” in India
Indian importer and distributor IG International says it has brought in its first shipment of Peruvian Hass avocados to the country amid growing demand.
The company plans to import 1000 metric tons (MT) of the fruit, which will be…
Spring forage management
Pastures are coming out of dormancy and the grazing season will soon be upon us. Proper pasture management before you turn the animals out makes it feasible to have lush, green pastures and healthy livestock.
Jamie Foster Malone…